Alumni Archives - Page 16 of 24 - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)

Professor Specter teaching First-Year Torts

UC Law SF Receives $1 Million Gift from Shanin Specter

Gift from renowned trial attorney will be used to build the new "Shanin Specter Courtroom" and to support multiple areas within the College.

Hall on Air Force One with President Obama. He had just sung her happy birthday on a flight back from Costa Rica.

How a decade of high-flying, high-stakes government jobs led 3L Christa Hall to law school at UC Law SF

October 17, 2017

She's protected teams and aircraft on high-risk missions around the world, served as associate director and trip manager for President Barack Obama, and helped deal with crises like cyberhacks and the Ebola epidemic. Now she's preparing for a new way to serve.

A 7-year old crested black macaque named Naruto used camera equipment owned by Dhuey's photographer client David Slater to take this selfie.

When a monkey takes a selfie, who owns the copyright?

October 5, 2017

Andrew Dhuey '92 and the infamous "Monkey Selfie" case.

The selection of Professor Dave Owen marks the second consecutive year the Rutter Award was presented to an environmental law professor at UC Law SF.

Professor Dave Owen receives 2017 Rutter Award for Teaching Excellence

October 4, 2017

When his parents denied access to all TV except PBS wildlife specials, it sparked a life-long environmental law interest in our "infectiously enthusiastic" professor.

Introducing the Inaugural Issue of The Judges’ Book

September 29, 2017

"The Judges' Book is the first compendium of legal scholarship I have seen specifically selected for its usefulness by the judiciary. The project is an important and welcome one." - From the Foreword by Judge Marsha S. Berzon, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Welcome New Faculty Members

September 25, 2017

Seven dynamic thought leaders bring wide-ranging experience and expertise to UC Law SF.

2L Victor Escobar obtained a green card in August 2016 and began attending UC Law SF that fall.

2L Victor Escobar, Who Once Faced Deportation, Seeks To Help Undocumented Immigrants

September 22, 2017

After being locked up in immigration detention, the former DACA recipient wants to advocate for others.

The way we treat people in vulnerable situations speaks a lot about the society we live in, says 3L Griffin Estes.

3L Griffin Estes advocates for the marginalized people of San Francisco

September 19, 2017

The Managing Director of the Brennan Award-winning Hastings Homeless Legal Services discusses the critical skills needed to pursue a career in public interest and social justice.

If/When/How President Sarah Stephan (right) with Communications Director Miranda Rowley (left). Both are 2Ls.

Student Group Champions Reproductive Justice

September 18, 2017

Members of the UC Law SF chapter of If/When/How are making a difference through lobbying, fundraising and career development.

UC Law SF is a great place to be, says Professor Greaney

Coping With Concentration- Tim Greaney researches regulatory measures to combat increasing healthcare costs for Health Affairs

September 11, 2017

Professor Greaney's commentary suggests that regulations should target the real culprits, providers with market power and the ability to stifle competition.

Law in a Brave New World

September 8, 2017

Members of the UC Law SF community are shaping the legal foundation of our rapidly changing society.

Dean Faigman gets an assist from Lady Justice in the expansion of the UC Law SF campus into a

Building UC Law SF

September 8, 2017

Chancellor & Dean David Faigman is overseeing an unprecedented campus transformation.